Sustainability Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Pittsburgh

Compass Group•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid internship position where you will work closely with leaders in the University of Pittsburgh Hospitality group. You will develop skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of sustainability. You will gain valuable experience in operations, marketing, administration, guest services, problem resolution, planning and implementation of innovation, and client relationship skills. This internship involves hands-on experience working in the hospitality industry, which will guide you toward personal success in a career of sustainability.

Requirements

A love of the world of hospitality and a passion for sustainability
Interest in the service industry
Attitude of a leader
Enjoyment of inspiring others and sharing knowledge
Good to better interpersonal skills
General interest and knowledge
Awareness to sustainability practices
Must be undergraduate student

Nice To Haves

Waste Management and Food Recovery
Carbon Footprint and Labeling
Circular Economy
Hydroponics
Interest in creating a better community

Responsibilities

Research and Analysis of sustainable best practices
Coordinate sustainable initiatives and visualizing the source of our food
Results analysis: preparing metric-backed stories for Business Reviews and other touch points
Inputting your business Unit’s operations data into reporting programs
Financials
Food Recovery Network Initiatives
Executing operational standards
Story telling: sharing metric-backed stories with reporting entities (e.g. AASHE STARS, GRA, etc.)
Working in different settings within the world of hospitality: FOH, BOH, Catering, Admin
Training dining team and students on sustainable initiatives
Present findings in reports and presentations